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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
4
The Continental committee at Exeter on April 12 approved a plan to require all males over twenty one to sign the Association test. The text vows to oppose British forces against the United States colonies with arms if needed, excluding certain groups.
A reflective piece argues that character endures beyond slander while reputation suffers from temptations and false accusations. It notes reputation can survive multiple transgressions but may be ruined by unfounded aspersions, urging readers to value truth and integrity like a letter from home.
The dictionary and textbook drive uniform US pronunciation and spelling, contrasting with England’s. Lexicographers compile current and obsolete words, note origins, and trace shifts in meaning over time, marking when words die out.
Prominent figure George F. Hoar expresses optimism that today surpasses yesterday and that tomorrow will exceed today, framing progress as a steady improvement. The remark emphasizes hopeful outlook and forward momentum.
A New York Herald Tribune writer notes elephants, boars, bears and hyenas as formidable fighters in the jungle. Dogs led by Marquis and Bismarck engage an elephant, with Lady and Turk among the bold canines. The clash ends exhausted and wounded, showcasing bulldog courage and the hunting ferocity of jungle life.
A 1928 bill authorized 900000 half dollars to honor New Netherland settling in 1624 by Walloons and Huguenots under the Dutch East India Company. The plan mirrored Pilgrim celebrations, with one side showing Huguenot supporters and the other the ship Nieu Nederland. The article traces Hudson’s voyage, the Dutch, Fort Amsterdam, and Manhattan’s early settlers leading to modern New York.
Hollywood blackout fears surface as a storm looms. Jane Wairk nson critiques business hooks and wireless trends while Jimmie jokes about nonconductive suits. The Los Angeles Times notes the odd clash of fashion and weather in a chaotic press snippet.
In Kansas City Star style chatter readers hear of a new Palace lumber yard proprietor installing a base burner stove in his office and joking about loafing there. The talk centers on local business changes and community reactions. The scene includes a landlord and Uncle Hille with commentary on communications and dates.
Mrs. Ragsdale of Memphis Tonn evicted tenants for nonpayment and found them moving out after a confrontation. She initiated proceedings following their failure to pay rent over a notable period.
Mrs Mildred Melville Mallison in Council Bluffs argued against gender double standards in a lecture. She challenged male hypocrisy noting men demand female youth while aging themselves and retorts to a fair share of domestic discomfort.
Mrs Alice Hackett of Portland Maine reports her mare Buttercup protected a baby playing on the lawn when the mother briefly left the yard. A runaway vehicle careened into the area but was intercepted by the mare’s protective action.
The Union Miniere du Haut Katanga in Belgian Congo leads global copper output, surpassing any single mine. Reports indicate Africa shows new copper deposits with future production strengthening under current metallurgical plans.
Old folks suffer backache and kidney trouble as Doan's Pills are praised in Bristol. Spencer Rounds recalls relief after using Doan's at Hope Drug Co. and notes continued good results five years later. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Pills and cites Rosters Milburn Co. as distributor.
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